LEGO part 27940: Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Axles

Specifications
| Reference | 27940 |
|---|---|
| Category | Technic Connectors |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 8 |
| Sets | 267 |
| Listed pieces | 864 |
| First appearance | 2017 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (Dark Bluish Gray) | 6167281 |
LEGO part 27940, Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Axles, belongs to the Technic Connectors category. It exists in 8 colours and appears in 267 sets of our database, from 2017 to 2026, for a total of 864 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Dark Bluish Gray.
Number 27940 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in dark bluish gray, it is 6167281.
Part 27940 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 27940 is 17101 Creative Toolbox, released in 2017 in the Other theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 71861 The Old Town 15th Anniversary, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2025, with 42 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 42082 Rough Terrain Crane: 30 copies, against an average of 3.2 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Technic (43%), Ninjago (13%) and Icons (6%). With 267 sets, it ranks no. 593 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 25 of 74 in the Technic Connectors category.
Sets containing part 27940, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13 | |
| 2018 | 15 | |
| 2019 | 16 | |
| 2020 | 22 | |
| 2021 | 27 | |
| 2022 | 23 | |
| 2023 | 28 | |
| 2024 | 42 | |
| 2025 | 42 | |
| 2026 | 39 |
Colours of part 27940
Its rarest colour, green, appears only in set 72168 Rayquaza.
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Bluish Gray6167281 | 196 | 611 | 103004212842143 |
| Black6396457 | 59 | 150 | 421434215642171 |
| White6257450 | 12 | 28 | 421374217276210 |
| Blue6336378 | 11 | 25 | 421231031843197 |
| Light Bluish Gray6538176 | 6 | 21 | 422321138575644 |
| Red6555339 | 5 | 9 | 718607186911380 |
| Reddish Brown6579000 | 4 | 19 | 427057187175644 |
| Green6636620 | 1 | 1 | 72168 |
Where to buy part 27940
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Sets that include part 27940
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 27940, in any colour.
10300Back to the Future Time Machine2022 · 1,872 piecesView the set
42128Heavy Duty Tow Truck2021 · 2,017 piecesView the set
42143Ferrari Daytona SP32022 · 3,778 piecesView the set
3D42123McLaren Senna GTR2021 · 830 piecesView the set
42175Volvo FMX Truck & EC230 Electric Excavator2024 · 2,274 piecesView the set
42146Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 130002023 · 2,883 piecesView the set
42156 Peugeot 9X8 Le Mans Hybrid Hypercar2023 · 1,775 pieces
71775 Nya's Samurai X MECH2022 · 1,014 pieces
42127 The Batman - Batmobile2021 · 1,360 pieces
42145 Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter2022 · 2,001 pieces
42130 BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR2022 · 1,922 pieces
42141 McLaren Formula 1 Team 2022 (First Edition)2022 · 1,432 pieces
42144 Material Handler2022 · 835 pieces
42131 Cat D11 Bulldozer2021 · 3,854 pieces
3D42125 Ferrari 488 GTE "AF Corse #51"2021 · 1,684 pieces
42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 372020 · 3,696 pieces
31109 Pirate Ship2020 · 1,260 pieces
3D42110 Land Rover Defender2019 · 2,573 pieces
42171 Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance2024 · 1,642 pieces- 10318 Concorde2023 · 2,083 pieces
60320 Fire Station2022 · 540 pieces
42137 Formula E Porsche 99X Electric2022 · 422 pieces
76391 Hogwarts Icons Collectors' Edition2021 · 3,010 pieces
3D42129 4x4 Mercedes-Benz Zetros Trial Truck2021 · 2,131 pieces
42126 Ford F-150 Raptor2021 · 1,379 pieces
3D42121 Heavy-Duty Excavator2021 · 569 pieces
71753 Fire Dragon Attack2021 · 564 pieces
3D42111 Dom's Dodge Charger2020 · 1,077 pieces
42172 McLaren P12024 · 3,893 pieces
42154 2022 Ford GT2023 · 1,466 pieces
42134 Monster Jam Megalodon2022 · 260 pieces
10294 Titanic2021 · 9,092 pieces
3D10295 Porsche 911 Turbo & 911 Targa2021 · 1,458 pieces
3D42122 Jeep Wrangler2021 · 665 pieces
42114 6x6 Volvo Articulated Hauler2020 · 2,193 pieces
60266 Ocean Exploration Ship2020 · 747 pieces
42082 Rough Terrain Crane2018 · 4,056 pieces
76210 Hulkbuster2022 · 4,049 pieces
71766 Lloyd's Legendary Dragon2022 · 747 pieces
42132 Motorcycle2022 · 163 pieces
71754 Water Dragon2021 · 737 pieces
3D42120 Rescue Hovercraft2021 · 457 pieces
42119 Monster Jam Max-D2021 · 230 pieces
42117 Race Plane2021 · 154 pieces
17101 Creative Toolbox2017 · 847 pieces
71799 NINJAGO City Markets2023 · 6,163 pieces
10303 Loop Coaster2022 · 3,756 pieces
42136 John Deere 9620R 4WD Tractor2022 · 390 pieces
3D42106 Stunt Show Truck & Bike2020 · 610 pieces
42098 Car Transporter2019 · 2,493 pieces
75313 AT-AT2021 · 6,785 pieces
42158 NASA Mars Rover Perseverance2023 · 1,132 pieces
42139 All-Terrain Vehicle2022 · 764 pieces
76174 Spider-Man's Monster Truck vs. Mysterio2021 · 447 pieces
3D42105 Catamaran2020 · 405 pieces
42078 Mack Anthem2018 · 2,595 pieces
42159 Yamaha MT-10 SP2023 · 1,478 pieces
71786 Zane's Ice Dragon Creature2023 · 984 pieces
71785 Jay's Titan Mech2023 · 798 pieces
42153 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL12023 · 672 pieces
71745 Lloyd's Jungle Chopper Bike2021 · 183 pieces
3D42108 Mobile Crane2020 · 1,292 pieces
3D42109 App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car2020 · 463 pieces
3D10262 James Bond Aston Martin DB52018 · 1,297 pieces
10343 Mini Orchid2025 · 274 pieces
42180 Mars Crew Exploration Rover2024 · 1,599 pieces
Often found with part 27940
Parts that share the most sets with part 27940, based on set inventories.
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Pins with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Small Squared Pin Holes]44874 · 81 shared sets
Technic Beam 2 x 3 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thick71708 · 74 shared sets
Technic Panel Fairing #22 5L Small Smooth, Side A11947 · 98 shared sets
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Centered Friction Ridge]65487 · 112 shared sets
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Split [Reinforced]69819 · 75 shared sets
Technic Panel Fairing #21 5L Small Smooth, Side B11946 · 95 shared sets
Technic Panel Curved and Bent 6 x 324116 · 69 shared sets
Technic Driving Ring Connector Smooth [2 rounded and 2 flat side walls]42195 · 112 shared sets
Minifigures using part 27940
Part 27940 is used in 2 catalogued minifigure variants. Characters:
More parts in the Technic Connectors category
63869 Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Triple329 sets
10197 Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles317 sets
45590 Technic Axle Connector Double Flexible [Rubber]278 sets
42135 Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole [Reinforced]275 sets
57585 Technic Axle Connector Hub with 3 Axles at 120°239 sets
92907 Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Split232 sets
24122 Large Figure Weapon Lightsaber Hilt with Axle Hole and Two Bar Holders225 sets
48989 Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3L with 4 Pins225 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 27940?
Part 27940 (Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Axles) appears in 267 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2017 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 27940?
Set 42082 Rough Terrain Crane, released in 2018, contains 30 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 27940 has 3.2.
Which colours does LEGO part 27940 come in?
8 colours are listed for part 27940. The most common is Dark Bluish Gray, found in 196 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 27940?
According to our inventories, it is green, found in only 1 set (72168 Rayquaza).
What is the element ID of part 27940 in dark bluish gray?
In dark bluish gray, part 27940 has element ID 6167281. Number 27940 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 27940 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 71861 The Old Town 15th Anniversary.
Where can I buy LEGO part 27940 individually?
Single parts 27940 can be ordered on Pick a Brick (lego.com) in colours currently produced, or on BrickLink for older colours. The part is also included in the sets listed on this page.

